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General Operative ( Soldering / PCB’s )

General Operative ( Soldering / PCB’s )

📍 Bolton
£27 per hour
£26.70/hour Overtime Rate
Industry: Electronics
Applications: >10
Posted: 15-09-2026
Company: Tatton Recruitment
Type: Contract
Reference: 225608223

Job Description:

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x General Operative’s with very strong Soldering / PCB’s experience an initial 12 month contract. 

This position will specifically require experience with strong soldering or Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) or PCB Assembly experience.  Any prior microelectronics experience would be great, i.e. soldering under a microscope.  You will also need experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Hourly Rate:
£26.70ph. Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50%
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Job Spec:

The General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.


Dexterity for fine work. Read and interpret layouts. Follow instructions. Willing to work flexible shift patterns. Attention to detail. Work on own with minimal supervision. Flexible. ESD training. Desirable skills: PC literate. Colophony health surveillance.
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